
Bastaard
2019

2016
Director
Fin Edquist
Runtime
99 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Bad girl Amy is given one last chance by her adoptive parents, who think her friendship with local girl Chloe is a step in the right direction. But when Amy discovers that Chloe harbors a dark secret, she finds herself fighting for her life
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisnormative identities. Character arcs focus on heteronormative social hierarchies and interpersonal friendships without subverting traditional gender or orientation norms.
Gender Representation
The story centers a female protagonist whose agency is defined by rebellion against parental and social structures. It explores female autonomy by framing the 'bad girl' archetype as the central plot driver.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The production features a predominantly Black cast led by Kyla Pratt. By placing Black characters in central roles within a high school thriller, it challenges conventional casting tropes.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative explores themes of defiance against authority figures like parents and schools. However, it lacks a broader ideological critique of systemic structures or specific political philosophies.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of characters possessing visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not utilize neurodivergent representation or disability as a narrative device.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Bad Girl succeeds in diversifying the thriller genre by centering a predominantly Black cast in a high school setting. This intentional casting provides a platform for diverse perspectives in a space often dominated by homogeneous ensembles. The film also offers a nuanced look at female agency. By centering a non-conformist protagonist who rebels against institutional expectations, the narrative moves beyond traditional archetypes to explore teenage autonomy. However, the film's scope is limited. It lacks intersectional complexity, offering no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities, and fails to provide a deeper critique of the systemic structures the characters navigate.

2019

2021

2020

2012

2016

2015

2014

2019

2018

2018

2013

2015
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.